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agricultural authorities, amid concerns over soaring rice prices, are attributing the price surge of the staple grain to irregular and inadequate rainfall patterns. The shortage in supply relative to demand has led to a remarkable 15-20% increase in rice prices within a span of just over a month. Traders at Yeshwantpur APMC have reported notable price hikes for various rice varieties, The Times of India reported.

mutual fund industry sees strong demand for equity investments, with equities outperforming other asset classes. Several equity mutual funds have generated high returns, with some schemes offering up to 46% interest in one year.

WhatsApp nude video scam. The victim, Prashanth (identity changed), from Bengaluru's KHB Colony, reported the incident to the cops after the criminals heightened their demands to Rs 4 lakh. The incident occurred around midnight on August 11, when Prashanth answered a WhatsApp video call only to encounter a woman posing in the nude.

Gadar 2 continues its impressive run at the Box Office, amassing a staggering sum of ₹390.20 crore in just 11 days since its release. The film, a sequel to the iconic original, has managed to captivate audiences and shatter several box office records along the way. The film's journey began on August 11 with a remarkable opening day collection of ₹40.1 crore.

₹10.26 crore on its opening day, setting the stage for what would become a noteworthy box office run. The film experienced a significant boost in collections on its second day, garnering ₹15.3 crore, showcasing a notable increase of 49.12% compared to the previous day. The upward trajectory continued on the first Sunday, with a collection of ₹17.55 crore, marking a commendable growth of 14.71% from the previous day.

India saw 120 per cent growth in electric vehicles (EVs) in the second quarter of this year, driven by a 400 per cent surge in hybrid vehicles, a report showed on Monday. Assistance systems (ADAS) rapidly expanded by 350 per cent (year-on-year) and the adoption of connected and digital cockpit features continue to gain steady traction in passenger vehicles, surpassing 60 per cent, according to the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). The surge in EV adoption was driven by the introduction of new affordable models, including, for instance, MG Comet EV from MG Motors.

Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales finds himself at the centre of media attention after a surprising, post-victory gesture at the Women's World Cup. The occasion, which marked Spain's maiden triumph in the tournament, witnessed Rubiales sharing a moment of jubilation with Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso. Amid the celebratory atmosphere, Rubiales was photographed sharing a kiss on the lips with Hermoso during the medal ceremony that followed Spain's nail-biting 1-0 win over England.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Amid an escalating discourse surrounding lineage and religious heritage, has responded to a social media claim that Hindu Brahmin Tulsiramdas was his great-grandfather. The assertion of such lineage by the claim was met with a pointed remark from Owaisi. He expressed wry amusement at the persistent trend among some quarters to ascribe a Brahmin ancestry to him even in fabricated genealogies.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has taken a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his Chinese troops' remark, saying that nobody takes the latter's statement seriously. Talking to the reporters here, the union minister further said that Rahul Gandhi should read the history of the intrusion of lands by the neighbouring countries during the Congress rule. «I think Rahul Gandhi should delve into the history of land losses during his grandfather's, grandmother's, and father's tenures.

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Julio Rodriguez, the standout baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, achieved an extraordinary feat on Saturday night by securing his fourth consecutive four-hit game, a remarkable occurrence in the world of baseball. Over the course of his last four games, Rodriguez has accumulated an astounding 17 hits, etching his name into the annals of history. This accomplishment is particularly striking considering that Rodriguez is only in his second season in Major League Baseball (MLB).

ALSO READ: The anti-NEET movement in Tamil Nadu is misguided Stalin's remarks arrived at a wedding coincided with his party's agitation seeking to do away with the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET). The state CM even took a swipe at Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, who recently said that he would never sign in favor of the state's anti-NEET bill.

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' has crossed the $700 million mark in global box office earnings, emerging as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. Following a span of five weeks since its debut, the R-rated historical drama has achieved a remarkable feat, amassing an impressive $718 million at the worldwide box office. The earning includes a substantial $285 million from North American audiences and an impressive $437 million from international markets.

Russia's first lunar mission in nearly five decades, Luna-25, crashed into Moon a day after it had spun into uncontrolled orbit, the country's space agency said on Sunday, leaving India's Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander module the only spacecraft in the race to touch down on the lunar surface. According to the Russian Space Agency 'Roscosmos', on August 19 an impulse was provided to propel Luna-25 into an elliptical pre-landing orbit. At about 11:57 GMT, communication with Luna-25 was lost, in a blow to Moscow's space ambitions.

CNN reported on Sunday. The Governor of the area said that at the time of the incident around 50 people were inside the railway station, who were safely evacuated. Out of the 5 injured people, 2 refused treatment while the other 3 were admitted to Kursk regional hospital.

BRICS grouping, a senior Indian diplomat has said. The remarks by Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, came as he addressed business leaders and diplomats representing countries across Africa and South America at a gathering hosted by the India Business Forum of South Africa on the periphery of the BRICS Summit starting here on Wednesday. The theme of the seminar was «Harnessing Synergies: India-Africa Cooperation for Prosperity in the BRICS — African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA) Landscape.» Ravi described the «unfinished business» of the 20th century as moving away from the fight for freedom and independence from colonial rule to economic prosperity as the priority in the 21st century.

Pema Khandu said that the disputes along the Assam-Arunachal inter-state boundary of which most is with areas inhabited by the Bodos are almost resolved barring a few pockets. Khandu asserted that only because of the NDA government at the centre and the BJP governments in the two neighbouring states and with concerted efforts of all stakeholders, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have come a long way in fostering harmony and peaceful coexistence among the people living on the inter-state boundary.

who has travelled to Ladakh to pay tributes to his father and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, said PM Narendra Modi’s assertion that China has not claimed a single inch of the Indian territory was not true. The people of Ladakh are concerned about their grazing land "taken over by the Chinese Army", Rahul Gandhi said.

Women's World Cup, Spain emerged triumphant with a 1-0 victory over England in the final match. The tournament, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, not only witnessed this historic clash but also set new records in attendance and television viewership, sparking optimism for an upsurge in women's soccer interest.

Olga Carmona emerged as the decisive force, propelling Spain to a 1-0 triumph over England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final.

The BJP on Sunday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim that China has grabbed grazing land in Ladakh, alleging he was defaming India by making statements like Beijing’s “propaganda machinery”.